Town Administrator

Bellingham, Mass. (17,000 pop.), is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and talented municipal leader with superior communication and community engagement skills, proficient financial acumen, as well as excellent project and personnel management skills, to serve as Town Administrator. Bellingham is a welcoming, affordable, and family friendly community. Its current Town Administrator is retiring after more than 35 years of service. A historic and primarily residential community with an AA+ rating, Bellingham is located on the Rhode Island border. Led by a five-member Selectboard with open Town Meeting, Bellingham has an FY25 budget of nearly $80 million. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred) in public administration or a related field with five to seven years of experience as a town administrator/manager or assistant town administrator/manager preferred, or relevant senior-level municipal management experience. Candidates should have exceptional listening skills, be respectful of diverse viewpoints, and be approachable and empathetic. Candidates must be able to work collaboratively with elected and appointed boards, committees and recognize the value citizen volunteers bring to the government process; must have superior skills in economic and community development, land use planning with the ability to build and maintain morale while mentoring a new and changing staff. Salary to be determined based on qualifications and experience; current salary $200,000.

For additional information related to the position, the town, or the application process, contact Interim Town Administrator, Denis Fraine at dfraine@bellinghamma.org.

Send resume and cover letter in a single PDF by email, in confidence, by Sep. 16. Subject: Bellingham TA to hallie@bellinghamma.org.